​DENVER, CO – JUNE 22: General Manager Josh Byrnes of the Colorado Rockies speaks to the media prior to a game against the Boston Red Sox at Coors Field on June 22, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Kyle Cooper/Colorado Rockies/Getty Images) Good morning, Purple Row!Here’s what’s going on with the Colorado Rockies and the rest of Major League Baseball.Rockies News & LinksRockies GM Byrnes: Colorado ‘ready to be busy’ in uncertain offseason | The Denver GazetteKevin Henry is down in Las Vegas at the GM meetings and caught up with Josh Byrnes. The Rockies GM mainly talked about the team being ready to be busy over the next few weeks before the expected lockout. Rockies Overlooked in 80 Free Agent Predictions Despite New Resources | Rockies on SIDespite some financial freedom and many obvious needs, Laura Lambert laments the fact that Sports Illustrated’s free agent predictions didn’t include the Rockies at all. ’27 Rookie of the Year candidates — one from each team | MLB.comCharlie Condon (No. 2 PuRP) is listed as the Rockies’ best option for a Rookie of the Year candidate next season, and if he can tap into his power and be productive, that may get him some buzz. Affected by Altitude Episode 232: The Katz Out of the Bag | Rocky Mountain RooftopThis week, Evan Lang and I discuss the news that came out from DNVR about the disconnect that led to Alon Leichman’s dismissal. We also dive into the hiring of Ethan Katz before rounding things out with some Arizona Fall League talk! Around MLBBob Boone, champ with 1980 Phils and father of Aaron and Bret, dies at 78 | MLB.comBaseball lost another one of its storied players with the passing of Bob Boone. Regarded as one of the best defensive catchers of his generation, Boone won seven Gold Gloves and had four All-Star Game selections over his 19-year career. Brewers manager Pat Murphy wins unprecedented third consecutive Manager of the Year | Brew Crew BallWas there really any doubt that Pat Murphy wouldn’t win another Manager of the Year award? After leading the Brewers to the best record in baseball (and subsequently a World Series victory), Murphy becomes the first manager in MLB history to win three times in a row. Will to win: Venable named AL Manager of the Year | South Side SoxMeanwhile, Will Venable won Manager of the Year for the American League. Venable guided the White Sox to a playoff appearance, breaking a streak of three consecutive 100-loss seasons for Chicago, returning to the postseason for the first time since 2021. MLB rumors: Mets to meet with Tarik Skubal, Rangers’ Corey Seager plan, plus Blue Jays, Cubs, Red Sox, more | CBS SportsMike Axisa has a nice roundup of rumors from the day. Among the news is that the Mets and Padres are interested in Tarik Skubal; both Chicago teams want to add starting pitchers, and the Red Sox are quite ready to make a commitment to Trevor Story at shortstop next season. Join the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:Few